Parks, Recreation, & Culture Intern (Seasonal)

City of Beavercreek•Beavercreek, OH

36d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works part-time in March/April 2025 and full-time from May through early August 2026. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, Sundays 6 - 8:30pm, and some evenings and weekends. Hours vary depending on events schedule. GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: This is administrative work in assisting with the recreational activities and programs in the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Division. An employee in this class is responsible for a variety of recreation program related tasks. Duties are performed under the direction of the Recreation Program Supervisor, Division of Parks, Recreation, and Culture. EQUIPMENT & JOB LOCATION: This position requires general knowledge of office and recreation equipment, including: personal computer, telephone, general office equipment, and transportation vehicles. The primary work site is the Municipal Maintenance Facility and the City’s recreation facilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in all positions in this class. Performs tasks and duties as set forth by contract with the intern’s college or university. Supervises seasonal sports such as adult soccer, adult softball and youth T-ball leagues. Handles administrative duties related to recreation programs and special events, such as coordinating with vendors, and planning and preparing activities. Facilitates youth sports camps and specialty camps, such as preparing rosters, taking photos, communicating with instructors, and opening facilities. Supervises seasonal sports such as adult soccer, adult softball, and youth t-ball leagues. Responds to requests for recreation information; answers questions and provides necessary information; enrolls individuals in activities, classes, and programs. Assumes the duties of the Sports Management Intern in his/her absence. Works special events, such as Fourth of July, summer concert series and Party in Your Park. Assists Camp Director in miscellaneous administrative duties related to Summer Day Camps. Creates and distributes flyers and markets programs and events. ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Responds to complaints from citizens. Performs clerical duties as necessary, including typing, filing, copying, answering telephones, and bookkeeping. Performs other duties as assigned. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, fellow employees, other city employees, and the general public. General knowledge of park administration and recreational programs. General knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties. Skill in dealing firmly, tactfully, and courteously with the general public. Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions. Ability to work under the direction of the Recreation Program Supervisor. Comfortable with public speaking, such as making announcements in front of a crowd. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks within deadlines. DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university working towards a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in recreation administration or a related field during their employment with the City of Beavercreek. Coursework preparation in related fields such as statistics, marketing, program evaluation, personnel management, sports management and special events programming. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License. Ability to work other than normal working hours, and to work various shifts as necessary.

Requirements

Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university working towards a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in recreation administration or a related field during their employment with the City of Beavercreek.
Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
Ability to work other than normal working hours, and to work various shifts as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Coursework preparation in related fields such as statistics, marketing, program evaluation, personnel management, sports management and special events programming.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, fellow employees, other city employees, and the general public.
General knowledge of park administration and recreational programs.
General knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
Skill in dealing firmly, tactfully, and courteously with the general public.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to work under the direction of the Recreation Program Supervisor.
Comfortable with public speaking, such as making announcements in front of a crowd.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks within deadlines.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks and duties as set forth by contract with the intern’s college or university.
Supervises seasonal sports such as adult soccer, adult softball and youth T-ball leagues.
Handles administrative duties related to recreation programs and special events, such as coordinating with vendors, and planning and preparing activities.
Facilitates youth sports camps and specialty camps, such as preparing rosters, taking photos, communicating with instructors, and opening facilities.
Supervises seasonal sports such as adult soccer, adult softball, and youth t-ball leagues.
Responds to requests for recreation information; answers questions and provides necessary information; enrolls individuals in activities, classes, and programs.
Assumes the duties of the Sports Management Intern in his/her absence.
Works special events, such as Fourth of July, summer concert series and Party in Your Park.
Assists Camp Director in miscellaneous administrative duties related to Summer Day Camps.
Creates and distributes flyers and markets programs and events.
Responds to complaints from citizens.
Performs clerical duties as necessary, including typing, filing, copying, answering telephones, and bookkeeping.
Performs other duties as assigned.